Mux

Mux

Video performance analytics and QoS monitoring

About Mux

Simplify's Rating
Why Mux is rated
A-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated A on Growth Potential
Rated A on Rating Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Consumer Software

Entertainment

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$169.2M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2015

Overview

Mux specializes in video performance analytics and Quality of Service (QoS) monitoring for the video streaming and digital media market. The company provides tools that help businesses optimize their video delivery and enhance viewer experience. Its main product is an advanced analytics platform that offers real-time data and insights into various video performance metrics, such as playback failures, startup time, rebuffering, and video quality. This allows clients, which include media companies and streaming services, to identify and fix issues that could affect viewer satisfaction. Mux differentiates itself from competitors by offering features like industry benchmarks, real-time dashboards, and subscriber ID tracking, enabling businesses to make informed decisions based on data. The company's goal is to help clients improve their video services and exceed viewer expectations through detailed insights and performance monitoring.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for personalized video experiences boosts Mux's API offerings.
  • The rise of AI-driven video content creation presents integration opportunities for Mux.
  • 5G network expansion enhances Mux's QoS monitoring tools for better performance insights.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition in video analytics could erode Mux's market share.
  • Resolution-based pricing may lead to customer dissatisfaction if costs increase.
  • Dependency on partners like New Relic may affect Mux's service quality.

What makes Mux unique

  • Mux offers a best-in-class performance analytics tool trusted by major companies.
  • Mux Video provides a simple API for video hosting, encoding, and streaming.
  • Mux's platform includes unique features like automatic thumbnails and data-driven encoding.

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Funding

Total Funding

$169.2M

Meets

Industry Average

Funded Over

5 Rounds

Series D funding is typically for companies that are already well-established but need more funding to continue their growth. This round is often used to stabilize the company or prepare for an IPO.
Series D Funding Comparison
Above Average

Industry standards

$77M
$70M
Twilio
$80M
Handshake
$100M
Affirm
$105M
Mux

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Fertility Treatment Support

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-2%
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Streaming Video Technology Alliance Announces Recipients Of Seventh Annual Membership Grant Program

FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Streaming Video Technology Alliance (SVTA), a global technical association developing solutions to address critical technical challenges in delivering a high-quality video experience at scale, today announced the recipients of its 2024 Membership Grant Program as well as extended support for existing grant members. Now in its seventh year, the Membership Grant Program sponsors select companies that meet the financial requirements, with a one-year Principal membership. This grant program not only enables smaller companies to participate in and benefit from the SVTA’s mission of deeper industry collaboration across the video streaming ecosystem, but also benefits existing members and the industry at large by bringing in new ideas from cutting-edge startups and accelerating advancements in video streaming. “We are thrilled to welcome the newest cohort of Grant recipients to the SVTA and look forward to the valuable insights and contributions they will bring. We remain committed to diversity, striving to foster a membership base that is inclusive of a wide array of individual and organizational backgrounds,” said Jason Thibeault, Executive Director at the Streaming Video Technology Alliance. “In 2024, we also look forward to celebrating a decade since the founding of the Alliance

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